Golfin babe's blog: "Golf"

I Love You I love you. From the moment I first laid eyes on you, I knew you were the one for me. Now that I have you, all I want to do is be with you all the time. Walking hand in hand, together, we enjoy each other’s company. And we fight the ones who get in our way. How I’ve longed for you all my life. You mean the world to me. I love you. From the moment we part in the late hours of the afternoon, until the next time I see you, all I think is you. You are constantly on my mind... the fun memories we had, the unpleasant memories we had, they keep coming back to me when we're apart. So powerful, so fierce, everyone moves back to give you space. And yet, holding you gently and not squeezing you tight, yes, that’s how you like to be held. I hold you the way I would hold a tiny sparrow and I will never let go of you. It feels so nice when I put my hands around you. Gentle strokes, I try to feel you intensely. I have so much passion for you. I close my eyes and try to imagine how you’d want to be handled…slow and easy at first, to and fro, then faster and stronger. And when you’re ready, you let yourself go and we both feel the rush, the satisfaction, all that energy released by an animal so greatly feared! Oh what a feeling I get when you show off your strength like that. I understand when sometimes you don’t give your best, and it’s my fault, for not being too careful with you. I am sorry. It’s just that, sometimes, there are other things on my mind. I get bothered by negative thoughts. And I know it affects you so much. You can feel my fear and it shows, when you do your thing. I love you. I will take care of you. I will protect you. I will cover you. I will make sure that not one scratch touches your face. You have such a wonderful face. You have such a nice firm sexy body, so smooth to touch and yet so strong…so stiff, and yet, so sensitive. One wrong move I make and you get angry and go wild, like a beast that’s been beaten badly and goes as far as possible away from me in a not so distant direction. Everyone admires you. You are so popular. Everyone wants to have you. I never knew we’d be good together. I am glad I gave you a chance. I know it’s unfair that I chose you over the other. But I could not resist you. You give me more pleasure and satisfaction. You give me a natural ‘high’ that no other drug can give me. I love you. You give me so much joy and happiness. I will hold on to you for as long as I can, for as long as you don’t break. Thank you for being there for me. You are the love of my life, my precious Taylor Made R7 driver. Now let’s hit the fairways and win some money. Let’s stroll along the pathways and say hello to everyone. Show them your strength. Show them your rage and hit my ball as far as you can. Hit it far, and hit it straight. I love you too, my Taylor Made Rosa putter. Do not abandon me in times of need. I will hold you with my hands like a sleeping baby. So gentle a touch, so smooth a swing. Put my ball in the hole where it belongs and I will kiss your face like I’ve never kissed anyone before. I have so much passion for the golf. Can’t you tell?

What is the proper golf attire? I will start out by saying what NOT to wear. Do not wear blue jeans. Do not wear sleeveless shirts, unless you’re a woman. Women are allowed to wear sleeveless shirts. Collarless shirts are allowed in some courses, but to be on the safe side, especially if you plan to play in a private and exclusive golf course, wear a shirt with a collar. And if possible, tuck your shirt in. The starter may not allow you to tee off if you don’t wear the proper golf attire. You will be forced to buy a golf shirt or a pair of golf pants at the pro shop, and we all know that pro shops almost always OVERPRICE their items! Women are always concerned with fashion. The style of clothing in golf often changes for women. Therefore, they are not very strict with women when it comes to golf attire. But, ladies, please, wear decent and proper golf clothing. Wearing a pair of shorts is allowed, yes. How short it is, well, I have not seen any rule against wearing very short shorts. However, I think it’s just proper that you wear a pair with a length that is closer to your knees rather than your undies. Ladies, do not wear ‘peek-a-boo’ shirts, meaning—no plunging necklines. I have not read any rule regarding this matter, however, it is not proper to wear them. Besides, it can be very distracting to your flightmates, especially when you bend over to putt or to get your ball from the hole. Unless, of course, that was your strategy—to get them distracted, then by all means, go ahead and distract the boys! Hihi! You obviously need to wear golf shoes. Wearing a pair of rubber shoes is allowed, but keep in mind that you may slip and lose your balance if you do not wear spikes. Golf shoes are expensive, yes. But if you can afford to play golf, I will assume that you should be able to afford a pair of golf shoes as well. Find a pair that is very comfortable because you’ll be walking for at least three hours. And if possible, choose a pair that is waterproof. Do not keep your golf shoes stored in a box somewhere for a long time. When you finally wear them, don’t be surprised that at the end of the round, you may be missing the sole of your shoes. That can be embarrassing. You may need to protect your face from the sun, so wear a cap, a hat or a visor. You may also need to protect your arms from the sun. If you do not want to wear a shirt with long sleeves, buy a pair of cycling sleeves. When it is not that hot anymore, simply remove them. In many bicycle shops, these sleeves cost less than one hundred fifty pesos. Oh, also, as much as possible, use sun block to protect your skin and face. There are so many brands of golf shirts out there that you can choose from. There are expensive ones, the very expensive branded ones, but there are also cheap ones available everywhere. You do not have to wear expensive golf clothing. What’s important is that you are comfortable.

I’ve been playing golf for ages. Over the years, I have learned so many lessons and have given a lot of importance to things like—Discipline, Patience, Punctuality, and most of all—Honesty. Never cheat in golf. If you cheat and get caught, you will be branded as a cheater for the rest of your golfing life. Even though there are a lot of courses in the United States, the golf community becomes small when a rumor is spread around. If you get caught cheating in a tournament in San Francisco, for example, give it a few days, people in LA and the rest of the country will know about it. Is it really worth it? Would you like people to talk about you and remember you as a cheater? How does one cheat in golf? Declaring a wrong score. A player may have scored a 6 in a hole but declares a 5. It is the opponent’s responsibility (the scorer) to pay attention to the number of strokes his opponent has had thus inputting the correct score in the card. “The best wood in most amateurs' bags is the pencil.” The cheaters call it the pencil wedge. Improving the lie. When the ball lands on the fairway or the rough, it is not always in a good position. Sometimes it’s on a bad lie. This makes the ball harder to hit and the golfer’s shot will not be as accurate. There are cheater players who improve the lie by stepping on the area behind the ball to make the ball more visible. Some cheaters use their foot to move the ball to a better position. The cheaters call it “the foot wedge.” Dropping the ball in the wrong area. Remember, if you are given free relief, it is only ‘one club length’. If it is declared unplayable and you incur a penalty stroke--that is when you can drop within ‘two club lengths’. When you drop, it should not be nearer the green. Cheaters however disregard this rule and look for the best position that suit them. Losing a ball then secretly dropping a new ball. Sometimes, we don’t hit the ball straight. It hooks or slices and sometimes it goes to the bushes. Oftentimes, we lose the ball and we are forced to hit the ball again from the original spot and incur a penalty. Cheaters however, secretly drop a new ball and pretend that it’s their original ball. All of a sudden it appears, very clean and very visible to the eye. “Hey, look, my ball’s right here!” This reminds me of a joke…two guys were in the bushes searching for a golf ball. Then suddenly guy no.1 said, “I found my ball.” Then he hits it out of the bushes. Guy no.2 says “That wasn’t your ball.” Guy no. 1 asked, “How do you know that?” Guy no. 2 said, “Because I am stepping on your ball right now.” There are other ways to cheat. I did not mention these examples to teach golfers how to cheat. I mentioned these so that golfers will know how others cheat. It is the golfer’s responsibility to call the attention of the cheating golfer. Maybe you’d rather not correct it because you are trying to 'kiss ass' to this fellow because he is some big shot that you are trying to please. Maybe you would rather look the other way. If you do this, you are a cheater too. Shame on you! We have a golf rule book. Study it. Follow it. Ignorance is not an excuse. If you catch someone cheating, call his attention. Penalize him, or just warn him, and tell him not to do it again. It is very unfair to those who have practiced hard at the driving range and have spent a lot of money improving their game so that they can hopefully win. Why should they be deprived of a win because of some cheating golfer? They say in golf, the real character of a person comes out. If you a cheat in golf, hmmm….

What is the meaning of the word ‘fore’? The answer is on the last sentence of this article. Find out the answer quick and you get a prize. For those who do not play golf, the term ‘fore’ is yelled to warn the players and spectators ahead that they may get hit by an errand golf shot. So, when you hear the word ‘fore’, run for cover or, cover your head and duck! Come to think of it, you won’t even have time to run for cover since the ball travels so fast—too fast you won’t have time to think which direction you will run too. This is when the umbrella comes in handy. Not only will it protect you from the rain or the sun, it will also serve as your shield. The umbrella can actually serve as a fan as well. If you hold it straight up and pump it up and down, you can feel a little bit of breeze on your upper body. (Another silly but effective tip from me!) The term ‘fore’ is another word for ‘ahead’. Yelling ‘fore’ is simply saying, ‘watch out ahead.’ “Some believe it originated from the military "beware before", which was shouted when shooting battery behind the troops. So when golfers misfired and send their missiles - golf balls - screaming off target, ‘beware before’ became shortened to ‘fore’.” We know for a fact that golfers do not hit the ball straight and long all the time. We slice, we hook, we duck hook. If you do not make any of these shots, you are not human! Many of our fellow golfers are not as patient as they should be. There is an average of 4 players in a group. Each one taking turns at the tee mound. The proper thing to do is to wait for everyone to tee off before you move towards your ball for your next shot. After the drives, the farthest from the green hits first. When you hit farther than the rest, you will probably be the last one to hit the second shot. It is a good practice to always look behind to check where the other players are. If you are more of less in between the player and the green, move away first and seek shelter. It’s better to be safe than sorry. There are times when the marshal tells your group to speed up play. This is one reason why the players walk right away after hitting their shot. If you have to do this, look back at the tee mound while you walk… just to make sure you are not in the way, and you can quickly react if the ball does travel towards you. There are also times when a player from another fairway makes an errand shot and his ball slices or hooks towards your fairway and hits you. You hear the word ‘fore’ but you don’t know where the ball is coming from. If in case it hits you, there’s nothing we can do. You are simply unlucky. Once again, if you hear the word ‘fore’, cover your head and duck! Hopefully it will hit a fatty part of your body so that it won’t hurt as much. Lucky for those golfers who are fat--they get extra protection from those errand shots! (haha!) So if you see your playing partner hide behind a tree when you are about to hit your ball, don’t get offended. He is only protecting his life. Answer: Fooled you. Please go back and read from the top again. The prize? Free eye exercise looking up and down and up again. Smile!

Last week, I asked the question—who your favorite golfer is and why. I mentioned that I will publish your answers. As promised…here they are: “My favorite player is Tiger Woods, mainly because he shows what hard work and persistence will do. He's worked his entire life to be the best in the world, and that's exactly what he is - the absolute best! (rore73) “I would have to say my favorite golfer would be Arnold Palmer, not because he won so many times thoughout the world, but because he taught me and millions of others to respect the game of golf and each other.” (Jim Hill) “Lee Travino....He had the honor and character of a true golfing professional. In addition he laughed at himself and kept the average playing involved with the game and made it enjoyable for them. He was arguably, the best ball striker of all time with a smile that was infectious.” (Randy Morgan) “I like Vijay...he is a hunk...I saw him play in a tourney in Ohio...He is simply a hunk and seemed very humble.” (Linda-thisgirluvsgolf) “Arnold Palmer is the golfer I admire the most. His popularity made it possible for the players today to make unbelievable amounts of money. But most important, Arnie gave of himself and his money to help raise and fund many charities to help those less fortunate.” (Patrick Murphy) Fred Couples. I liked him as the captain of the Ryder Cup team. . always a gentleman. . and he looks good in golf pants. . I just have always respected his game. (Tracy teevalleygirl) “I like several, but I think I like Chris DiMarco the most because he has a great bulldog attitude.” (ypanic2002) “Adam Scott. Why—He is a great player and is in the top 10, he takes his game seriously, he is very neat-looking, very fit, carries himself well, and is handsome. (not necessarily in that order!) With Adam Scott, you’re getting the whole package.” (Jean G.) Hmmm...I love Phil Mickelson...He’s my favorite because he's a lefty...and so am I. (Mary marysofairy) And now, for my answer…. Fred Couples. Why… simply because he’s been my crush for ages! He’s a cool player, pleasant-looking, a great player, and is such a cute hunk! And girls, look for someone else to admire because he’s already mine! Hehe! (golfinbabe) Now as you are reading this… I bet you’re also thinking about who your favorite golfer is. Tiger? Jack? Arnie? We all have our favorites. There are a lot of great players out there. It’s not just Tiger. Golf Tip: How to hold the umbrella properly. Recently, it has been very sunny, very hot, and very windy in the afternoons. If you don’t know how to hold the umbrella properly, chances are, the wind will turn it inside out thus, damaging it. You wouldn’t want your expensive ‘Callaway’ or ‘Titliest’ umbrella or any other branded umbrella damaged, would you? The best way, for me at least, to hold the umbrella is straight up, meaning, the stick must be perpendicular to the ground at all times, not slanted or at an angle. The wind changes direction in the golf course. Once your umbrella is at an angle and the strong wind catches it, it will get turned inside out. Just in case this happens, quickly make the umbrella face the wind again and let the wind blow it back to its original position. Avoid trying to close the umbrella while it is in an ‘outside in’ position, or using your hands to fix it, let the wind do it for you.

In a previous article, I mentioned the advantages of playing golf. If I got you interested and you want to take up the game of golf, you need to know the kinds of pain that are connected with golf. Back aches, muscle aches, head aches, occasional stomach aches, blisters on the feet, blisters on the fingers—these are some of the body aches that you will experience. Body pains. After excessive swings, too much bending and twisting—these will lead to back aches and muscle aches. Make sure you do some stretching before you head out to the golf course or practice at the range. The older you get and/or the heavier you get, the more frequent the pain arises, I think. There is a golf work out that you can do. It is very helpful. You need to contact a good chiropractor or a physical therapist, just in case you feel some pain and it becomes unbearable. You also need a good supply of medicine for muscle aches in your golf bag. Headaches. Playing golf under the excessive heat of the sun may cause one to experience headaches. Mishitting a shot or missing a short putt may give you a headache too. Your playing partners can give you a headache as well. Even your caddy can be the cause of your headaches. Wife calling you or office staff calling you while you are playing can also give you a headache. Make sure you bring sufficient water and medicine, just in case you experience any kind of headache. Blisters on your feet. When you buy new golf shoes, make sure that you soften the back part of the shoes first before using them. I do this by literally stepping down on the back portion to sort of flatten them thus, softening them. Golf shoes are made tough and durable so there is a possibility you may get blisters the first time you wear them. Wear thick comfortable socks because you will be walking for more than 3 hours. Blisters on your fingers. If you are a beginner or if you have not played golf for a long time then decide to play again, you may get blisters on your palms and fingers. If you are holding the grip the wrong way, you will also get nasty blisters. You need to go to a golf pro to have your grip checked so you will know if you are doing it correctly, thus getting blisters in the right places. Make sure you have some medical plasters and band aids in your bag. It will come in handy, especially when you practice at the driving range. Stomach Pains/Cramps. There have been times when a golfer experiences stomach pains. You spend at least 3 hours at the course, after breakfast or after lunch. And you may not have time to go to the bathroom before teeing off. You may feel uncomfortable during the game and it will affect your score. Pretty soon you get goose bumps and you start praying that you reach the halfway house or the tee house toilet very soon. Make sure you bring some tissue. Women may also experience stomach cramps during the game, and this is such a discomfort. Make sure you have a beltless napkin inside your ball bag, and don’t forget the medicine for stomach cramps. I recommend that you bring a little snack, a banana or a power bar, just in case you get hungry in the middle of the game. There are other kinds of pain—the pain of losing, the pain in the pocket, frustration, fatigue, embarrassment, humiliation, etc. After everything that I’ve mentioned today, all the pain and suffering a golfer must endure… still want to take up the game of golf? Of course, right?

Competitive golfers look forward to golf tournaments. The handicap determines what class they will enter. Class A, B, C, D and the Ladies’ Division. But there’s another division that people forget to mention--one special division in which everyone is a part of—The Raffle Division! Yehey!!! Usually, trophies and prizes are given to the Over-all champion, the Gross and Net champions and the 1st – 3rd runners-up for each class. If you count how many win in each tournament, including team competitions, that’s around 30 players or less. Only 30 golfers or less get to bring home a trophy or a special prize. Let us say that there is an average participation of about 120 players per tournament. So what happens to the rest? What happens to the 90 other golfers who joined…better luck next time…again, and again, and again... hahaha! So you ask them, why they keep joining even if they have a very small chance of winning…it’s because of the ‘Raffle Division!’ You don’t have to play well to win a raffle prize. LUCK is what you need, lots of it! You can win all sorts of items, from a small face towel to a 21” TV set; from a set of golf balls to a microwave oven; you can also win hotel accommodations and airline tickets. So never mind if you lose in the tournament. There’s still a chance to win a prize at the awards ceremony, and get free food plus a little entertainment. Wear your lucky shirt, bring your pregnant wife, say a prayer to your patron saint or the dearly departed—do what you have to do to get luck on your side. At the clubhouse, the driving range, parties and other social gatherings, you hear people talk about the coming tournaments asking—“Are you joining this ‘so and so’ tournament?” This is usually answered with 3 more questions—“What’s the first prize?” “Is there a ‘hole-in-one’ prize?” and “What are the major raffle prizes?” Future organizers of golf tournaments, my suggestion is, if you want plenty of golfers to participate, give importance to the Raffle Division. It is every golfer’s dream—to win a very expensive prize and still retain his incredibly high handicap, hahaha…..

Why Play Golf? Why hit a tiny ball as far as you can, then move towards it and then hit it again, until it reaches the hole? Why play under the scorching heat for at least three hours and walk several miles? It is because GOLF is such a fun, challenging and addicting game. You don’t just compete with others, you compete with yourself. You always strive to be better. The happiness that you get when you play well, the big smile on your face when you make a birdie or make a long putt, the feeling that you get when you make a hole in one, the feeling of content, satisfaction, and success! Golf is also good for your health. The ‘walking’ that is involved with golf is good for the heart as well as the lungs. It lessens the risk of heart disease and stroke. It also helps you lose weight and lets you stay fit. It has also been said that walking relieves stress and improves your mood. Let’s face it…as we get older, fast sports like tennis, basketball, soccer and badminton won’t be good for us. Unless you don’t mind getting broken arms and wrists, getting a sprain, having torn muscles, getting bruises and cuts, plus having a lot of body aches and back pains. At 50 or 60, or even at 70, you can still enjoy the game of golf. Golf is a good way to broaden your circle of friends. There are hundreds of members in a club that you can meet. Plus, when you play in other courses, you get to meet more players. At the clubhouse or during golf gatherings, you talk, you chat, and it can even help you with your business. If you’re a lawyer, a doctor or an accountant, you can get more clients. If you have a store or a restaurant, you can invite them to visit your establishment. If you are a contractor, there are a lot of politicians and government workers who are visible at the course. And, if you’re single, well, there are a lot of eligible men and women playing golf, but there are a lot of dirty old men too, so be careful. Golf also relaxes your mind. It is nice to look at flowers and trees, ponds and lakes, and lots of green grass. When you are at home or at the office, you see structures, walls, tables, and machines. When you go to the mall or walk in the busy streets, you hear so many noises and you get exposed to pollution. Your mind needs a break. At the golf course, you see wonderful scenery, and it is peaceful and quiet when you play. So, don’t end up like a couch potato, and don’t spend too much time in the office. You are more effective at work when you get some relaxation once in awhile. You need to get out, see nature, meet new people, and do some exercise. Play Golf!

A woman was out golfing one day when she hit the ball into the woods. She looked for it and found a frog in a trap. The frog told her, "If you release me, I will grant you three wishes." The woman freed the frog, and the frog said, "Thank you, but I failed to mention that there was a condition to your wishes. Whatever you wish for, your husband will get it ten times!" The woman said, "That's okay." For her first wish, she wanted to be the most beautiful woman in the world. The frog warned her, "You do realize that this wish will also make your husband the most handsome man in the world, an Adonis whom women will flock to". The woman replied, "That's okay, because I will be the most beautiful woman and he will have eyes only for me." So, KAZAM-she's the most beautiful woman in the world! For her second wish, she wanted to be the richest woman in the world. The frog said, "That will make your husband the richest man in the world. And he will be ten times richer than you." The woman said, "That's okay, because what's mine is his and what's his is mine." So, KAZAM-she's the richest woman in the world! The frog then inquired about her third wish, and she answered, "I'd like a mild heart attack!" Moral of the story: Female golfers are clever. Don’t mess with them. So, are male golfers clever too? You can tell how clever a golfer is when arranging bets and how he haggles about how many strokes to give, etc., and that is always to his advantage. You can tell how clever he is when he knows how to distract the other golfer—unnecessary sounds, indirect teasing, useless comments, complimenting terrible shots, etc. And you can tell how clever a golfer is when he chooses a good consistent golfer with an overwhelming high handicap as his partner in a team competition. A wise guy? Or simply just clever? You be the judge. You know, you can tell the person’s real character in golf. It comes out naturally. You will know how one reacts to pressure, how one reacts to real competition, and how one reacts to teamwork. When making a bad shot, you can tell by the way he reacts, if he is hot headed, or if he is ‘cool’. He may throw his club, he may swear, he may blame his caddy, or, he simply keeps quiet and keeps his emotions to himself. You can tell how a person can get so serious and he means business when he plays, or maybe he is only in it for fun. You can tell if a person is strict, when it comes to golf rules, like having to mark a ball on the fairway before raising it and dropping for relief, or sticking to the rule on who has the honor to tee off first. You can find out if a person is so uptight, and cannot be bent. You can tell if a person is confident, always thinking positive, never losing hope, trying his best up to the end. As they say, “it’s not over till it’s over.” You can tell how a person analyzes, by taking his time in figuring out how to go about the shot, or in putting, looking at the line at all angles, going around the hole, checking and double checking--the speed, the pressure, the line, even if the ball is just one foot away from the hole. Golf isn’t just hitting the ball as far as you can. You’re not in golf to prove that you’re such a strong macho guy. Golf is a mental game. It is intense—strategies, planning, keeping your enemy close, watching his moves and taking notice of his mistakes. Golf is a game of concentration--intense play, from the first tee shot, up to the last putt on the 18th green. And lastly, Golf is a gentleman’s game. So please guys, try your best to act gentleman-like. Be nice.

We all know how a lot of people find golf a boring sport. And when introduced to a golfer, sometimes, you don't really know how to start a conversation with one. I bet, you will mention Tiger Woods' name. But after that... there is silence... (hahaha!) To help you start a conversation with a golfer, ask this question, "how was your first golf tournament?" This is such a fun question to ask any golfer. Seriously, if you do get to meet a golfer and ask him that question, look at his face. No matter how terrible his first tournament was, he usually makes a silly facial expression at first and with a nice smile and a lot of excitement, he starts to tell you what happened. He'll say at first, "ohhhhhh!" or "ewwww!" or "hahaha!" or "yikes!" or "oh My God!" Then say how embarrassing it was. Sometimes, it takes him forever to finish his story, so be prepared to listen...for a looong time. It sure does bring back memories. I remember my first golf tournament, the first time I heard the phrase "On the tee, 'golfinbabe'" on the megaphone, (with everyone around watching) I was so very nervous, and I was praying. At first, I prayed, "Lord, please make sure I hit the ball straight and far," then, after a few seconds, I changed my prayer to--"Lord, never mind `far,' just please make sure I hit it straight." Then after my practice routine, and after addressing the ball and getting ready to make my backswing, I changed my prayer again to--Lord, never mind `far,' and never mind `straight,' just please make sure I hit the ball..period!" No one expects you to do well and score well on your first tournament. Expect the worst. Murphy's Law--what can go wrong, will go wrong. Expect a high score, more than a hundred strokes. (A note to non-golfers-the more the strokes, the worse the score) I will bow at players who scored less than 100 on their first tournament. Regardless of how terrible your game was, and regardless of how many strokes you've had, just make sure you finish the game. It says a lot about a person, you know, if you quit in the middle of the game. And the people around you will notice that bad trait of you. Don't be a quitter. Finish with pride! And go back to the driving range where you belong. Hahaha! Please make sure to check all the scores--yours and your playing partner's. Please don't forget to sign the scorecard and let your playing partner sign too, or else, you will both be disqualified. I remember the number of times my ball went to the sand trap and I couldn't get it out. I remember the number of times I missed short putts (which I still do even at present). I remember the expression on my playing partners--that frustrating look, being paired with a super beginner, wishing they could blast and putt for me so we can finally move on to the next hole and maybe finish the game before night time. The first golf tournament jitters...I feel like covering my face just thinking about it. But I got through it. I wonder if the other golfers experienced what I felt then--the trembling knees, the shaking hands, unending perspiration, stiffness of the body, praying for a good first shot, heart beating fast, doing a `look-up' after the shot, which is obviously wrong. Golfers are usually quiet around non-golfers. They hardly speak because they know that you won't find the golf topic that interesting. But once you show interest, watch out. You won't be able to stop him from talking.